Medical Devices

A medical device is any product or equipment that is intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent a health issue. Their importance is fundamental to improving quality of life. Companies involved in the development, testing, and production of these devices must meet stringent quality standards. Dycem supports leaders in the industry by offering an effective process improvement to dramatically reduce contamination and the damage it can cause.

Where to use Dycem in medical Device Manufacturing

Entry and exits to sterile processing.

Packaging areas.

ESD sensitive areas.

Gowning and pedestrian entrances.

Airlocks.

Material transfer areas.

Contamination: The Risk to Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical devices are divided into different classes with varying levels of quality needs. They range in complexity from a bandage or syringe to an implanted cerebellar stimulator. Depending on the intended use, contamination and unwanted particles within manufacturing can be hugely detrimental. The use of cleanrooms and controlled spaces helps to monitor and minimize the level of contaminants from personnel, equipment, and environmental factors.

Common types of contamination found within manufacturing include dust, fibers, skin cells, bacteria and microorganisms, or other particulate matter. Static (ESD) can also be a contaminant for devices with an electronic component. The presence of a contaminant can cause a number of negative and costly outcomes including product failure and recalls, and more importantly the risk of infection to patients from a contaminated device.

The risks to a company’s brand, its profitability, and its people are too big to be ignored. Effective contamination control is essential for facilities to ensure the safety of the devices they produce.

Dycem mats, implemented as part of a contamination control strategy, offer optimal support in reducing the risk of contamination in Medical Device manufacturing.

Don't Ignore the Floor...

80% of Contamination Enters a Critical Space at Floor Level.

Benefits of Dycem in Medical Device Manufacturing

Superior Particle Collection & Retention

Particulate from shoes and wheels are captured on Dycem mats and remain on the surface until cleaned off. Environmental monitoring counts for Medical Device cleanrooms are reduced by keeping the unwanted particles out of the controlled space.

REDUCED MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION CONCERNS

With Dycem mats installed prior to critical areas, our Pharma & Biotech customers have peace of mind that damage from microbial contamination is minimized. All Dycem products contain Polygiene Biomaster, and active anti-microbial additive.

Long-Lasting, Cost Effective Alternative

Unlike disposable contamination control solutions, Dycem mats last on average 3-5 years. Medical Device manufacturers typically see an ROI shortly after purchase, as well as the added benefit of a reduced carbon footprint.

Our Products, Your Industry

Medical Device manufacturers must take every step necessary to ensure a safe and sterile process to protect their products and ultimately the patients they will help. Dycem has solutions to support the many types of devices and the varying quality control needs of the industry. Keeping contamination out of critical spaces and cleanrooms is our priority.

Dycem CleanZone

Cleazone helps control contamination from the shoes of personnel.

Dycem Floating Mats

Floating Mats are a contamination control solution that can be moved as needed.

Success Stories...

Discover our success stories in your industry.

Learn how our customers have benefitted from installing Dycem.

"We have found the Dycem mats to be effective and simple to maintain, they look smart and are far superior to traditional tacky mats. The original fit and the replacements were carried out to a very high standard."

“There is no question in the superiority of the particle capture efficiency of Dycem over the tacky mat. It has been a pleasure working with Dycem in keeping our cleanroom floors clean.”

"We had a short experience with a competitive product and can definitely recommend Dycem as our chosen solution."

“With Dycem, more dirt (was) prevented from entering the controlled enviorment and anterooms due to bigger coverage and capability of material catching more particulates. Huge cost savings.”

"We had 'suffered' the classic sticky mats for many years before we were fortunate enough to find Dycem. After a trial, we installed across the whole site. Great results and everybody happy."

"Dycem is the most cost effective means of controlling contamination at the floor level and preventing contamination from getting into critical development work."

"The finish with Dycem inlaid into the vinyl is excellent. With large amounts of traffic within the aseptic unit, the flooring system ensures a consistent C/D environment."

“I love how the mats hide any present dirt and how easy cleaning the mats are. I have no contamination issues in my clean-room or prep area since using the Dycem mats.”

“We were more than satisfied, and we had the original mats for longer than expected. Really solid product!”

“We are very satisfied with the use of Dycem. The ease of cleaning and space we have gained in our warehouse by not having to stock sticky mats have made Dycem mats and integral and rewarding function in our facility.”

"Dycem mats are very easy to clean, they trap dust and dirt very well and look great. I am pleased they last 3-5 years, which should be a significant cost saving."

"We are impressed by how good Dycem looks in all of the areas they have been applied. The ease of cleaning is also a plus."

“Dycem staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and understand the needs of the customer.”

“The result was a noticeable improvement in the capture and removal of light debris from shoes in a contained area on the Dycem flooring."

"The Dycem mats are a wonderful solution for our facility. We chose the Cobalt finish and it looks sharp and professional."

George BrownRolls Royce

“There is no question in the superiority of the particle capture efficiency of Dycem over the tacky mat. It has been a pleasure working with Dycem in keeping our cleanroom floors clean.”

Don BartelsonLockheed Martin

"We had a short experience with a competitive product and can definitely recommend Dycem as our chosen solution."

Marek MyszkowskiFormika

“With Dycem, more dirt (was) prevented from entering the controlled enviorment and anterooms due to bigger coverage and capability of material catching more particulates. Huge cost savings.”

Ticci JancarGetinge

"We had 'suffered' the classic sticky mats for many years before we were fortunate enough to find Dycem. After a trial, we installed across the whole site. Great results and everybody happy."

Nigel DisneyOntic

"Dycem is the most cost effective means of controlling contamination at the floor level and preventing contamination from getting into critical development work."

David WilliamsHonda

"The finish with Dycem inlaid into the vinyl is excellent. With large amounts of traffic within the aseptic unit, the flooring system ensures a consistent C/D environment."

Martin Rees-MiltonNHS Velindre

“I love how the mats hide any present dirt and how easy cleaning the mats are. I have no contamination issues in my clean-room or prep area since using the Dycem mats.”

Bria Freeman-MizzeleAjinomoto

“We were more than satisfied, and we had the original mats for longer than expected. Really solid product!”

Matthew AnagnostopoulosRosalind Franklin University

Garrett GinclayPrecision Biosciences

"Dycem mats are very easy to clean, they trap dust and dirt very well and look great. I am pleased they last 3-5 years, which should be a significant cost saving."

Mark FallsCBRE

"We are impressed by how good Dycem looks in all of the areas they have been applied. The ease of cleaning is also a plus."

Sue GreenteeBiohawk

“Dycem staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and understand the needs of the customer.”

John HoltSpace Park Leicester

“The result was a noticeable improvement in the capture and removal of light debris from shoes in a contained area on the Dycem flooring."

Joanne SherrattMindful Chef

"The Dycem mats are a wonderful solution for our facility. We chose the Cobalt finish and it looks sharp and professional."

Janine KirkinDePaul University

WHO's List of Health Threatening Fungi

Check out the World Health Organization’s first-ever list of health-threatening fungi:

“The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritize fungal pathogens, considering the unmet research and development (R&D) needs and the perceived public health importance. The WHO FPPL aims to focus and drive further research and policy interventions to strengthen the global response to fungal infections and antifungal resistance.”

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